GNO, The 4th, and and a 10K

Where has the time gone? It's been a over a week since I posted and it feels like it's only been a day. We have had very eventful week. Addison had his last summer swim meet last Thursday, hallelujah because it is very very hot this week. The high last Friday and Saturday was 106 degrees. I know crazy!!! Sunday and Monday were about 100 and 99. Now it is back in the low 90s, which is hot but bearable. So I am just happy we got through the heat wave. It was rough.

Even though it was too hot to do anything, we had a monthly Girls Night Out last Saturday. We went to the Spence, Richard Blais's new restaurant and then went to the movie Magic Mike (of course). We had an incredible time at the Spence. The food was amazing, the service was great, the atmosphere was awesome, and the prices were good. We all ended up having 2 appetizers, each had an entrée, 2 desserts, and 4 botttles of wine (a sparkling white wine, a sparkling red wine, an incredible red wine, and a dessert wine). We had such a wonderful time, we are thinking all of our GNO need to be there. We were sad that some of the girls in the group had plans and could not join us for this incredible night. It was a wonderful Saturday night and we must do it again.

Bacon Jam!!!

The Monk

Spagetthini

The gang with Richard Blais

This week Addison started Civil Engineering Camp at Southern Polytechnic University. They are teaching him about bridges using a CAD program and then he builds his own bridge. I was sad to find out on the last day they put weight on their bridge to see how sturdy it is. So he came home with a destroyed bridge.

Wednesday, was the 4th of July. What did everyone do to celebrate the 4th? Addison and Daniel ran the Peachtree Road Race bright and early. It was hot and humid but they did great. This was Addison first 10k and he did it in 1 hr and 16 minutes. I am so happy that Daniel and Addison have this hobby they can do together. I wonder what their next race will be.

After the Peachtree Road Race, we went to The Godfather's for a 4th of July party. The Godfather grilled out and everyone brought sides and dessert. I made my famous macaroni and cheese and of course a red, white, and blue cake. I also made cherry, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream.

Here are some pictures from the party.

Oh also made simple syrups for everyone's cocktails. The simple syrups turned out really good. They were blueberry and lavender, ginger and vanilla, and strawberry and basil.

Put sugar, water and your choice of fruit, herbs, and extracts. Bring to a boil and the simmer for about 10 minutes. Smash the fruit to get all their juice. Strain the fruit, ginger, or herbs. Then cool.

Once you have your simple syrup, you can make your own yummy cocktails. My favorite was the ginger and vanilla. I just added about 2 tablespoons of syrup, a splash of carbonated water and some vodka.

They don't just have to be for cocktails. Addison and I have been using them with just carbonated water. It great making your own syrup to flavor your sparkling water. We all know how much our household loves our SodaStream (thank you Godfather). I am already thinking about what other syrup I can create.

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I am an computer and electrical engineer that has decided to be a stay at home mom. I found that cooking and crafting help me relax from the stress of the daily grind. Finding my passions has made me want to share what I love with others. Maybe this crafty engineer will go out in the workforce one day but for now I am happy being creative.